Maple & Herb Rubbed Salmon on a Cedar Plank

Tried this last night with much success! This brown sugar based rub made a nice crust on the salmon.
I wasn't a huge fan of the Thyme taste.. so next time I may replace with dill or better yet, cilantro from my garden!


Salmon filet
1/4 C Maple Syrup

(Rub mix below.. mix together)

1/2 c brown sugar

2tsp paprika
2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh or dried thyme

Soak cedar plank in water for at least 2 hours.
Place salmon skin side down on plank. Pour maple syrup over salmon and massage into fish. Speak about 1/4 inch of the rub mix over salmon. Let sit until fish warms to room temp. Place on grill and let cook until done (15-20 min).

If plank catches on fire, just spray down with some water...it will actually give the fish a more smokey flavor!

You can also bake this in the oven - 350/maybe a little longer on the time.